{"product_id":"karasuteng","title":"カラステング Karasu Teng","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"477\"\u003eIn Japanese folklore, Karasu Tengu are\u003cbr data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"515\"\u003emysterious beings said to dwell in the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"567\" data-start=\"477\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"569\"\u003eKnown for their otherworldly presence,\u003cbr data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"607\"\u003ethey are often seen as figures that exist beyond boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eThis piece captures that distinct presence\u003cbr data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"714\"\u003ethrough its form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"736\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"736\"\u003eAround the mandarin garnet set at the forehead,\u003cbr data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"783\"\u003ea hanabishi motif—often seen in ceremonial garments and shrine ornamentation—is expressed.\u003cbr data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"876\"\u003eThe braided elements of the hair are inspired by rice,\u003cbr data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"933\"\u003esymbolizing abundance and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"975\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"975\"\u003eClose to everyday life, another presence quietly lingers.\u003cbr data-end=\"1035\" data-start=\"1032\"\u003eA ring that gently holds the sense of the in-between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"703\" data-section-id=\"1lveqa6\"\u003e18K Yellow Gold or Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"735\" data-section-id=\"ldcf6i\"\u003eMandarin Garnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"735\" data-section-id=\"ldcf6i\"\u003eAmethyst ×2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"751\" data-section-id=\"19u17bk\"\u003eHand-carved detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"777\" data-section-id=\"fahanq\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"795\" data-section-id=\"ulyc4i\"\u003eIncludes certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"857\" data-section-id=\"7vjxxv\"\u003eJPN size: 13–20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"877\" data-section-id=\"1fpyjj2\"\u003ePlease contact us for custom sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"916\" data-section-id=\"1416qwl\"\u003eGemstone customization available upon request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease feel free to contact us if you would like a size other than the above or if you would like to change the gem stone from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tegami-japan.myshopify.com\/pages\/order-accessory\" title=\"Custom order\"\u003eCustom order page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory of Karasu Teng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarasu Teng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarasu Teng is said to be deeply connected with Japanese mountain worship, as it is dressed as a mountain ascetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of the abundance of nature in the mountains, as well as the awe and reverence for their majestic appearance and natural disasters, mountains are believed to be places where gods live or descend, and many rituals are performed in the mountains in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, Japanese mountain worshipers place great importance on reaching the summit of a mountain and have a strong belief in the morning sunrise (The rising sun) that can be seen from there, thus creating a strong connection between mountain worship and sun worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are many theories about the Karasu Teng, and some believe that it is based on Garuda from Indian mythology, and that it was created when a Buddhist guardian deity was combined with Japanese mountain worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main deity of Yakuoin Temple on Mt. Takao is “Izuna Daigongen”, who is the very embodiment of Karasu Teng, and it has been worshipped as a god of agriculture, and as a god of war by many warlords during the Warring States period.\u003cbr\u003eKarasu Teng is a deity that was created because of the coexistence of Shinto and Buddhist beliefs (syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism), which is unique to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e※Please note that the color of natural stones used in this product may vary from one to another.\u003cbr\u003eThere may be a delay in shipping depending on the availability of natural stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll TEGAMI products are made-to-order, so please allow 3 to 6 weeks (depending on product order status) for delivery, as production will begin after payment is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will contact you if there is a significant delay in delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"手神 -TEGAMI-","offers":[{"title":"13 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305544757383,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577414791,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305544822919,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577447559,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305544855687,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577480327,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305544888455,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577513095,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"17 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305544986759,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"17 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577545863,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305545019527,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577578631,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"19 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305545085063,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"19 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577611399,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ Silver925 + 18K Yellow Gold-plated","offer_id":40305545117831,"sku":"","price":110000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ 18K Yellow Gold","offer_id":42345577644167,"sku":null,"price":1980000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/2810\/1767\/files\/2025-07-24-005-s.jpg?v=1755243226","url":"https:\/\/tegami-japan.com\/en\/products\/karasuteng","provider":"手神 -TEGAMI-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}